Legal Assistant II Job at State of Vermont

State of Vermont Montpelier, VT

$20.00 - $21.69 an hour

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2025-06-12
  • Location
    Montpelier, VT
  • Job Title
    Legal Assistant II
  • Gender
    Both
  • Offered Salary
    $20.00 - $21.69 an hour

How to Apply

**Do Not Apply Online** Please email cover letter and resume to: gina.puls@vermont.gov

Application Deadline Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Description

The Office of the Defender General is seeking a self-motivated and dependable candidate for a Legal Assistant II position. Based in our Central office in Montpelier, this position will provide support for three attorneys and a case manager in the Office of the Juvenile Defender, in addition to providing support to the ODG’s Administration. Responsibilities will include assisting with attorney scheduling, maintaining calendars, managing the intake and documentation of expert requests, travel requests, and criminal records requests, entering caseload data into case management system, and drafting legal documents and correspondence, among other tasks. This position offers the opportunity for client interaction, as well as the opportunity to participate in case reviews and meetings with the Department for Children and Families. This Legal Assistant II position is an integral part of the office, and the position requires patience and the ability to work with a wide variety of people. Prior administrative/secretarial experience preferred.

Compensation

This is a pay grade 19 position will State benefits. Starting salary range is $20.00 - $21.69/hour based on qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements

Associate’s degree or two years of full-time college coursework (or the equivalent) AND three (3) years or more of experience performing legal administrative duties. OR bachelor’s degree AND two (2) years or more of experience performing legal administrative duties. OR paralegal certification AND three (3) years or more of experience performing legal administrative duties. OR high school diploma or equivalent AND five (4) years or more of experience performing legal administrative duties.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.



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